- Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Rick Curran, the agent for UFA Christian Ehrhoff, in an email to PHT.
“ doesn’t mind having the flexibility of a single year commitment. He’s confident in his ability to provide a valued role to the right team. If there’s a mutual fit, an extension will likely follow.”
Curran says there is serious interest for both Ehrhoff and Jiri Tlusty.
“I would expect the log jam to clear a little once teams have a better handle on signing their remaining RFA players and know how much they have left in the till to spend,” wrote Curran. “Meanwhile, both players are content to remain patient until an appropriate offer hits the table from someone who will obviously be the right fit.”
- Gary Lawless: A new deal for Andrew Ladd will likely be around six years and $40 million.
- Shawn Simpson: Thinking Senators free agent Mike Hoffman will sign a one-year deal for around $2.5 to $3 million.
- John Hoven: Kings RFAs Nick Shore and Jordan Weal’s contracts are close, but not done.
- WAR on Ice: Johnny Oduya’s contract with the Stars comes with a full no-trade clause for three months – from now until October 15th, which he then submits a list of 12 teams.
- David Pagnotta: Nothing new to report on regarding contract talks between the Canadiens and Alex Galchenyuk according to Galchenyuk’s agent.
- Jason Gregor: If the Oilers were to buyout defenseman Nikita Nikitin, they would have paid him $7.5 million for 42 games. Doubt that they buy him out.
- Josh Brown: Maple Leafs draft pick Jeremy Bracco is deciding between Kitchener (OHL) and Boston College. Should know in the next week.
- Aaron Vickers: Flames draft pick Oliver Kylington still has a contract with AIK. If he doesn’t make the Flames, his rights revert back to AIK as the first option.